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New Concept to Obtain Higher Yields of Pyrolytic Sugars for Ethanol Production

The objectives of this research project are as follows: (1) Identification of the best pretreatment and pyrolysis conditions to maximize the yield of anhydro-sugars; (2) A mathematical model that will be helpful in the design and scale up of more selective mobile pyrolysis units to produce bio-oils enriched in anhydro-sugars; (3) Identification of the best conditions to separate, hydrolyze, detoxify and ferment the pyrolytic sugars to produce ethanol; and (4) Economic analysis of the proposed concept.

Supplemental Notes:

Program information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research

Language

English

Project

Status: Completed

Funding: $120000

Sponsor Organizations:

Research and Innovative Technology Administration

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